Dear Wellness Community,
I hope all of you are enjoying Seattle summer and soaking up the sun! In spite of suffering (without AC) on some of these hot hot days, it’s been fun to be able to swim a lot. I would highly recommend a sunset dip at Green Lake for those of you who haven’t had one yet!
There is plenty of good weather to be had, but I can also feel the swing into fall rapidly approaching, so make sure you keep chipping away at your summer bucket list. I like to put some fun things on my to-do list like “watch a sunset” or “spend a couple hours in a hammock” to make sure I reserve some time to chill. What are your fun to-do list items?
We are so excited to welcome our new wellness counselor, Patty Long-Brohm to the team! She’ll be starting in September, and will have an open schedule, so if you’re new to counseling services, please do look on her calendar for your first appointment. You can read more about Patty in her bio here!
We’ve learned that we move at different paces (all normal!) with our comfort levels during this phase of the pandemic, and in this issue, there are both in-person and virtual entertainment options, so you can pick and choose what suits you best!
This week’s Wellness Corner authored by:
Julia Kocian, LICSW, MPH
GME Wellness Counselor
Monday – Thursday at UWMC Montlake
206.543.6408
jkocian@uw.edu
GME Wellness Counseling
Contents
New GME Wellness Counselor!
Virtual Entertainment
- In this short (9 minute) documentary, two men find their humanity with each other’s help.
- Preparing for autumn in the Food Garden! Join this live stream to learn what to do in your garden to enrich the soil, plant winter crops and prep for next year! $28.
- A quick 20 min break for an epic story of love and resilience.
-
I have the fondest memories of watching Oprah with my mom as a kid. She’s back (Oprah, that is, not my mom) with a new series, The Me You Can’t See on Apple TV that tackles important subject matter with grace. Thanks for this rec from Anderson Penha (Anesthesiology PGY 2)!
-
Introductory Belly Dancing Class, why not?!
Vax That Thang Up
Yas! Thank You World for this one!
Imperfect Foods
Promo Code HUSKIES50 for half-off your first box!
Breakfast Inspiration
Kiddos and their feasts!
Quick Reads
- This article has some well crafted graphics that show how disadvantaged black boys and men, in particular, are when it comes to economic mobility.
- I try to buy local and avoid or recycle disposable packaging, but let’s face it, sometimes you just need to order the thing on Amazon. If you’re caught between a rock and your Prime membership, this article will coach you on how to shop at the “everything store” in the most sustainable way.
Black Lives Matter
- Inspired by the African mythology of an underwater world created by pregnant women lost overboard during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, the novella The Deep by Rivers Soloman, Daveed Diggs, William Hutson and Jonathon Snipes and its sister song, The Deep by clipping, are sure to paint your imagination.
- Every Monday at 5pm, this support group for BIPOC meets to provide a safe space for support around mental health. Consider it for you or a friend who needs a little extra TLC.
- Also, check out the latest newsletter from NURF here!
Dogs and Doughnuts Dash
FREE 5K and treats from Brooks (Sat., Aug. 28th)
UW Queer Affinity Group
Advocacy, education and community for Q folks and allies!
Boating on Lake Union!
As a “Captain” myself, I can tell you that the boats were utterly impossible to steer straight, which made our boating event all the more fun! We will definitely bring this one back, and be on the look out for some fall events coming your way as well! More pictures here!
Mindfulness Minute
- One of the most challenging things about medical training is the lack of time beyond work demands. I hope the long hours will go out of style, but in the meantime, it’s all the more important to make your moments count, and that means bringing mindful awareness to how you spend time and energy. With the A-Tracker app, you can see just where it’s going and set goals for the future. Just like budgeting your money, but for minutes instead! Thanks Aaron Wishnick for this great discovery!
Wellness Corner Quick Links
In-Person Entertainment
- FREE Yoga in the Park. Happening all Summer Thursdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Just show up at Gasworks with your mat (I like to bring a towel or sheet to go underneath) and one of Bala Yoga’s instructors will lead you in an evening flow!
- CHOMP! is back! If you’ve been missing that festival environment where live music and local food are abundant, this one’s for you! August 21st, 10am-6pm.
- Take a guided food tour of Pike’s Place Market. You’ll hit all the classic stops in one go! ($61)
Gems from Treasure Valley
- How about a river float? You can start at Barber Park and float 6 miles for a lazy, cool summer day. Bring your own tube or rent one.
- Play like a kid at Boise’s Fast Lane Kart Racing!
- Using another part of your brain can be just the break you need. At Paint n’ Sip, all your art supplies will be at the ready and it’s locally owned and operated!
Got Feedback for Us?
We’d love to hear it! Share your thoughts about the Wellness Corner, suggestions for future events, discounts or articles to highlight, or anything else you’d like to share. Please email your thoughts to Dipti Chrastka (diptic@uw.edu) and/or Julia Kocian (jkocian@uw.edu).